California § 3680 - A person to whom another is indebted for expenses incurred in carrying on unit op

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3680 — A person to whom another is indebted for expenses incurred in carrying on unit op, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3680. A person to whom another is indebted for expenses incurred in carrying on unit op

A person to whom another is indebted for expenses incurred in carrying on unit operations may, in order to secure payment of the amount due, fix a lien upon the interest of the debtor in the unit production as and when produced from the unit area by filing for record with the recorder of the county where the property or a portion thereof involved is located, an affidavit setting forth all of the following: (a) In general terms the kind of materials, tools, equipment, or supplies furnished or labor or services performed. (b) A description of the land involved, the name of the debtor, and his interest in the production from the unit area. (c) The amount which is still due and unpaid. (d) A statement that at least 20 days prior to the date of the affidavit such person gave written notice to the debtor by registered mail at his last known address, setting forth the information required under subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of this section. Any such affidavit shall be filed for record not later than 90 days after the delivery of the property or the completion of the labor.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3680

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3680 cover?

Section 3680 ("A person to whom another is indebted for expenses incurred in carrying on unit op") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 3680?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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